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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

1,180 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 59

Shire Engineer's Advice Sought. Municipal Council Uncertain Over Purchase of Grader

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

In view of the steep increases in the price of road graders the Municipal Council on Wednesday decided to make an effort to link…

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West Berlin’s Lord Mayor BERLIN

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

Professor Forest Reuter, 81-year-old leading Berlin Social Democrat, was re-elected Lord Mayor of West Berlin yesterday,…

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City Council Health Department

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 4

In a report covering the year’s operations of his department, the chief health officer of Maitland City Council (Mr. J. Taylor)…

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Around the Council Table

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 8

It was decided at a meeting of Cessnock Municipal Council on Tuesday night to instruct the Engineer…

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Kearsley Council in Brief

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 2

The Department of Main Roads advised Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night of its approval of the maintenance…

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Aberdeen Council Say "No!"

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 7

Aberdeen's plea—contained in a petition signed by the township's 147 electors—to be transferred from the Upper Hunter…

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Cessnock Matter for Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 7

A writer in the "Cessnock Eagle" suggests that the new Cessnock Council might give some thought to the question…

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Licences Issued By City Council

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 4

“Licences issued by the health department of Maitland City Council last year were as follow, according to a report prepared…

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Briefs From the Council Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 2

Municipal Hall.—Messrs Higgens, Parkinson and Co. advised that their valuation of the buildings on the Municipal Hall site was £19,630, land…

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12 Cases of Polio In Shire Health Inspector's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

Of a total of 38 infectious diseases notified during 1950, 12 were cases of poliomyelitis, the Health Inspector…

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More Iron For Repairs Wanted Council to Approach Dept

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

On the recommendation of the Health Inspector (Mr. J. McBlane), Kearsley Shire Council will again take up…

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Basic Wage Rise Increases Wages By £2,840 Shire Rate Increased. Estimated Expenditure £49,665 FOR 1951

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 5

The finance committee of the Muswellbrook Shire Council reported at Monday's meeting having considered estimates of income and expenditure…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle FRIDAY, 19th JANUARY, 1951. Serivces For Subdivisions Council Faces New Problems. Special Rate for New Areas Suggested. Railway Department Announces Housing Project

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 3

An animated discussion took place at the Municipal Council on Wednesday in connection withe the proposal of the Railway Department to proceed with a housing project on the Karoola subdivision. Aldermen objected to the Department reducing the…

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Complaint Against Mayor (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 January 1951 · page 3

Sir,—The attitude of the Mayor towards a deputation of Doyle-street residents on Friday morning, who went to his…

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Central Council Talks Continue Discussion of Award

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 January 1951 · page 3

Discussion on whether one day mine stoppages should be called each week on the Gallagher Award, were…

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Formation of Swimming Club Council Calls Public Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 January 1951 · page 4

The Baths Committee of Kearsley Shire Council has called a public meeting to take place at the Kurri swimming…

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Around The Council Table Business At Wednesday's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 January 1951 · page 1

Ald. G. S. Adams (Mayor) presided over a full attendance of aldermen at Wednesday's meeting of the Municipal Council…

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Weekly Mining Industry Stoppage. Miners' Council Adopts Recommendation. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 January 1951 · page 2

The Miners' Central Council to-day adopted the recommendation for weekly one day stoppages at coal mines throughout Australia…

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Municipal Hall May Be Sold Aldermen to Investigate for New Town Hall Tenders Being Called for Sale of Council's Hall

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1951 · page 1

A MOVE IS AFOOT TO DISPOSE OF THE MUNICIPAL HALL AND ERECT A MODERN COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN SCONE…

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Aberdeen Ratepayers Seek Change Proposal Viewed Unfavorably by Muswellbrook Shire Council

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1951 · page 6

Muswellbrook Shire Council does not view with favor the proposal that it should take over D Riding from the Upper Hunter Shire Council, and will inform the Minister for Local Government to this effect…

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